How do we know Christ is our sympathetic high priest?

Hebrews 2:17-18 affirms that it was necessary for Christ to be made like His brethren so that He could be a merciful and faithful high priest. This means that Christ, in His incarnation, took on human nature, which allowed Him to suffer and be tempted in all ways like us. His sympathy for our struggles stems from His own experiences of sorrow, rejection, and suffering during His earthly ministry. Therefore, when we face trials, we can turn to Jesus who understands our pain and who intercedes for us, providing strength and comfort in our times of need. His ability to empathize is a profound source of assurance for believers, reaffirming that we do not suffer in isolation but have a Savior who intimately knows our struggles.